Procurement Specialist

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)

Purchasing and Procurement Specialist at American Public Education Inc. managing purchase order and contract workflows while coordinating with teams.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage purchase order, requisition, and contract workflows
Coordinate with finance, legal, and operational teams to manage vendor relationships and workflows
Assist with implementation of a procure-to-pay system
Develop purchasing policy, conduct RFPs/bids/negotiations

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years of experience in procurement related roles
Experience with enterprise resource planning software preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Accounting, Finance or a similar field from an accredited institution preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

procurementpurchase order managementcontract managementvendor managementRFPsbidsnegotiationsprocure-to-pay systementerprise resource planning software

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in OperationsBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance